# Howard University: Arts and Entertainment Management (bachelor's)

Washington, DC. IPEDS 131520, CIP 50.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/howard-university/majors/arts-and-entertainment-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $17,095
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $44,345 (U.S. median for this major: $49,176 across 40 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,726)
- Rank in DC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,831

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $44,345 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in DC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $46,051 | $191,572 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $47,477 | $197,504 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $50,245 | $209,019 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $52,981 | $220,401 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $54,270 | $225,763 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Arts and Entertainment Management at DC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | $44,345 | $27,000 | $50,539 | 70% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $100,270 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $104,270 DC, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (SOC 13-1011): median wage $83,360 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, not reported DC, $82,890 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.7% by 2035
- Music Directors and Composers (SOC 27-2041): median wage $78,760 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, $84,040 DC, $73,710 U.S.; U.S. jobs 1.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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